Jake Knapp Ducks sponsorship, explained: How California roots led to golfer's partnership with NHL team
Here's the link connected Jake Knapp to the Anaheim Ducks for his sponsorship ahead of this year's Masters.
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One lifelong Anaheim Ducks fan has made it all the way to the PGA Tour and is playing at the Masters this week. Jake Knapp is a lifelong Ducks fan from Costa Mesa, Calif. After a few years participating on the Korn Ferry Tour, he turned professional in 2023.
Prior to turning pro, once he made the Korn Ferry Tour, Knapp got the opportunity of a lifetime: a sponsorship with his favorite NHL team. While playing at his local Costa Mesa Country Club, Knapp got paired with both the then-GM and president of his favorite franchise. After speaking with the two men and getting to know them more over the years, he finally inked his sponsorship deal in 2020.
Here's the unlikely story of how Knapp became sponsored by the Ducks, along with the gear he will be repping during Masters week. MORE: Full Masters TV and streaming schedule Jake Knapp-Ducks sponsorship Knapp first became sponsored by the Ducks after playing a round with the team’s former GM, Bob Murray, and team president Tim Ryan at his local country club in Costa Mesa. Despite being a lifelong Ducks fan, Knapp said he didn’t know the two men in his group held two of the highest positions in Anaheim’s front office, but he got to know them over time.